Do women worry over adult children more than men do?

That's the case in my house. I worry about my sons (both in their late 30s, neither of them in live-in relationships). The sons aren't unhappy - just the opposite- but I suppose I'd like to see them settled with someone before I die (only 60 so hopefully not for some time yet).

My husband doesn't seem to worry about anything other than what he's going to have for dinner

I think generally men are able to compartmentalize more than women. My husband is like Mr Puzzler, he will help if asked but otherwise does not really get overly involved in their lives. Fortunately I was not over programmed in the maternal worrying dept. I don't see the need to be part of everything they do.

My OH is every bit as bad as me ,he was the one desperste to be able to travel to check up on our daughter during lockdown.He went to hers before his 85 year old mum.It has to be said they are and always have been very close and her health issues keep both of us awake at night so I dont have a problem with it

My DH is always very practical and offers our DD’s help when they need it.
I am definitely the worrier.
However it highlights our personalities I think. DH is a task driven person, I am the dreamer.

And me crazyH . I think mothers worry more when their children are grown and fled the nest, and then you have GCs to worry about.

Not all mothers and fathers are the same of course, but in general, men, as has been mentioned, do seem to be able to compartmentalise more.

Well EV, I have been overprogrammed ?

It's programmed into them from within the womb.

Women are born worriers I think.

Once a mother, always a mother in my opinion. (there are exceptions obviously)

I’m single so don’t know really. However I’d be inclined to think it depends on the person not the gender ?

I think men 'compartmentalise' worries quite well.

Well my DH is. I witter away but he says 'well its up to them their adults now'.

Not if my dad is anything to go by